2004 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2004
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1390 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 29 May 2018
- Last recorded mileage
- 25,870 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 59/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2004 Volkswagen has 13 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 25,870 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and past issues warrant a thorough inspection.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,842 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a 2009 service gap is noted.
Things to check
- Recurring tyre failures (5 major) and advisories (1 related) across multiple tests.
- Recurring brake failures (2 major) and advisories (4 related) across multiple tests.
- Offside rear brake binding failure in Jan 2012, a serious safety concern.
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements in Mar 2013, a safety failure.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 7,842 miles/year.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
- All past failures and advisories were addressed and retested successfully.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | PASS | 25,870 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2008 | PASS | 43,616 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2010 | PASS | 53,693 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2011 | PASS | 65,102 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2012 | FAIL | 73,235 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) FAIL Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED Airbag light on USER ENTERED Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking
|
| Jan 2012 | PASS | 73,235 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED Airbag light on USER ENTERED Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking
|
| Mar 2013 | FAIL | 80,586 mi |
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) FAIL Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Airbag light on
|
| Mar 2013 | PASS | 80,586 mi | None recorded |
| May 2014 | PASS | 92,264 mi |
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Apr 2015 | FAIL | 97,136 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 97,188 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | PASS | 101,430 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| May 2017 | PASS | 105,238 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN54 JGX, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.